Mario Kart 8. ‘Nuff said.
☆ NintendObs Weekly – Monday, May 26, 2014 – Sunday, June 1, 2014.
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Wii U eShop
Wii U titles
Gravity Badgers (Wales Interactive) – €4.99/£4.99
Step into the space suit of valiant gravity badger Captain T. Bayback as he ventures into the deadly depths of deep space to save his friends, family and the universe from the threat of the deadly Evil Honey Badgers, aka the Hellsett. For the first time ever a game unites the thrilling elements of badgers and gravity to create a stunningly presented physics-based puzzle game that will take you beyond the realms of possibility, imagination and logic to the star-dusted realm of the Gravity Badgers!
Mario Kart 8 (Nintendo, available May 30) – €59.99/£49.99 (€52.00/£44.50 if you buy Super Mario Kart. Campaign ends June 30)
Turn your world upside down with Mario Kart 8, only on Wii U! Engage antigravity mode and race up, down and all around amazing courses, competing against other players whether they’re in the same room or on the other side of the world! Speed over blue antigravity panels to take the race off the straight and narrow and up astonishing waterfalls, along the sides of buildings, and much more. The rules of the road change in antigravity mode too: bump into rival racers for a Spin Turbo speed boost! With gravity-defying racing, aerial jostles while gliding, and fast-paced underwater competition across 32 new and classic courses, every surface can be a racetrack! Share your best racing successes – and your most bitter defeats – with the world through Mario Kart TV. Create a highlight reel showcasing your smooth manoeuvres, high-impact item hits and other action-packed moments, then upload it to YouTube** or Miiverse for other players to see!*Additional accessories required for multiplayer mode, sold separately.
**Google account required.Special offer until 30/06/2014: You can save £5.49 / €7.99 / CHF 11.20 / RUB 319 on Mario Kart 8 if you own Super Mario Kart or download it now! (Offer only valid if both games are purchased from Nintendo eShop on the same Wii U by 30/06/2014. Super Mario Kart must be downloaded first.)
Wii U Virtual Console
The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap (Nintendo, GBA VC) – €6.99/£6.29
This classic Legend of Zelda adventure sees the heroic Link embark on a journey into a massively tiny world with the help of his wondrous new headwear: the Minish Cap! Link can shrink down to microscopic dimensions, which will prove essential in saving the miniature Picori people from disaster. Of course, it just wouldn’t be The Legend of Zelda without ingenious new items to master, captivating side quests to conquer, and a plethora of dungeons to explore. Small really is beautiful!
Special offers
Batman Arkham City: Armoured Edition (WB Games) – €14.99/£12.49 (Ends June 5, normally €59.99/£49.99.)
Batman: Arkham Origins (WB Games) – €14.99/£12.49 (Ends June 5, normally €59.99/£49.99.)
Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara (Capcom) – €8.99/£7.19 (Ends June 8, normally €14.99/£11.99.)
Injustice: Gods Among Us (WB Games) – €14.99/£12.49 (Ends June 5, normally €59.99/£49.99.)
LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes (WB Games) – €12.49/£9.99 (Ends June 5, normally €49.99/£39.99.)
Resident Evil Revelations (Capcom) – €29.99/£23.99 (Ends June 8, normally €49.99/£39.99.)
Nintendo 3DS eShop
3DS titles
BLUE EXORCIST MANGA VOL. 3 (DAIPEN) – €4.49
Castle Clout 3D (Selectsoft) – €4.00/£3.59
Crush and destroy enemies with your powerful trebuchet in this vivid 3D version of the popular Castle Clout game! Only you can unite the empire across the Forest, Frost, Desert, Jungle and Burning Lands and save the kingdom from the Darkness. Boulders, bombs and more blaze through the air to batter walls and topple foes. Choose your weapon and ammo, and release at the right angle to maximize the damage you inflict. Try not to duck as enemies and ammunition fly out of the screen! Enjoy over 150 levels, and expand your battle with the hot seat multiplayer mode.
Coaster Creater 3D (Big John Games) – €7.25/£6.00
Build your own roller coasters using fast and intuitive touch screen drawing and editing controls. Then jump right into a coaster cart seat to experience the ride in thrilling 3D. Use the Track Wizard to add Loops, Corkscrews, and Twists. Take Mii characters for a ride on your coaster and share your coasters with friends.
Me & My Furry Patients 3D (Treva Entertainment) – €29.99/£24.99
Welcome your animal patients! Take loving care of your favourite animals, keep an eye on your supplies and expand your practice.
3DS Virtual Console
The Mysterious Murasame Castle (Nintendo, NES VC) – €4.99/£4.49
Murasame Joh Castle was once peaceful; now it houses a mysterious force that threatens Japan. As brave samurai Takamaru, you must battle through four other castles overrun with evil before the final showdown at Murasame Joh. Will you uncover its shocking secret? Previously unavailable outside of Japan, this classic action game was originally released for the Famicom Disk System in 1986. It was also the inspiration for the Takamaru’s Ninja Castle attraction in Nintendo Land for Wii U, 26 years after its release!
Special offers
10-in-1: Arcade Collection (Gamelion) – €0.99/£0.89 (Ends June 19, normally €1.99/£1.79.)
3D MahJongg (Joindots) – €3.99/£3.29 (Ends June 12, normally €4.99/£4.49.)
Angry Bunnies (Cypronia) – €4.85/£4.49 (End July 31, normally €6.49/£5.99.)
Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate (WB Games) – €9.99/£8.74 (Ends June 5, nomally €39.99/£34.99.)
Bubble Pop World (Cypronia) – €3.74/£3.35 (End July 31, normally €4.99/£4.49.)
Fishdom H2O: Hidden Odyssey (Cypronia) – €3.74/£3.35 (End July 31, normally €4.99/£4.49.)
Funfair Party Games (Joindots) – €6.99/£6.99 (Ends June 12, normally €19.99/£17.99.)
Gardenscapes (Joindots) – €5.99/£5.99 (Ends June 12, normally €14.99/£14.99.)
PIX3D (Gamelion) – €1.99/£1.79 (Ends June 19, normally €3.99/£3.59.)
Rage of the Gladiator (Gamelion) – €3.49/£3.09 (Ends June 19, normally €6.99/£6.29.)
Real Heroes: Firefighter 3D (Zordix AB) – €4.99/£4.49 (Ends June 19, normally €9.99/£8.99.)
Resident Evil Revelations (Capcom) – €17.99/£14.99 (Ends June 8, normally €29.99/£24.99.)
Resident Evil The Mercenaries 3D (Capcom) – €5.99/£5.39 (Ends June 8, normally €9.99/£8.99.)
Secret Agent Files: Miami (Joindots) – €6.99/£5.79 (Ends June 12, normally €7.99/£6.99.)
SpeedX 3D Hyper Edition (Gamelion) – €0.99/£0.89 (Ends June 19, normally €1.99/£1.79.)
Super Street Fighter IV 3D (Capcom) – €11.99/£10.79 (Ends June 8, normally €19.99/£17.99.)
Source: GoNintendo.
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